Nigeria vs Tanzania: Time and where to watch Super Eagles AFCON 2025 opener
AFNEWS reporter
Dec 22, 2025
Nigeria vs Tanzania: Time and where to watch Super Eagles AFCON 2025 opener
The moment Nigerians have been waiting for is almost here. The Super Eagles' AFCON 2025 campaign kicks off against Tanzania, and everyone needs to know exactly when and where to catch this crucial opening match.
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The moment Nigerians have been waiting for is almost here. The Super Eagles' AFCON 2025 campaign kicks off against Tanzania, and everyone needs to know exactly when and where to catch this crucial opening match.
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This isn't just another match, it's about setting the tone for Nigeria's quest to do it again - win a fourth AFCON title.
Nigeria vs Tanzania preview
Three-time African champions Nigeria will look to kick off their goal of winning a fourth AFCON crown on the best possible note when they go head-to-head with their counterparts from Tanzania, the Taifa Stars.
This Group C opener is an important clash for the Super Eagles as they look to go one step further than the infamous runner-up spot in the last edition hosted and won by Cote d'Ivoire.
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A strong start against Tanzania could build the momentum Eric Chelle and the Super Eagles need, while a stumble would pile on immediate pressure on the team.
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Fans across Nigeria and the world are clearing their schedules ahead of the opener against the Taifa Stars, looking to cause what could be the first upset of the competition in Morocco.
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Here are all the details you need to know ahead of Nigeria's important opener against Tanzania.
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Here are all the details you need to know ahead of Nigeria's important opener against Tanzania.
Match details
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Date: 23 December, 2025
Kickoff time: 17:30 (GMT), 6:30 pm (WAT)
Venue: Complexe Sportif de Fes, Fez, Morocco
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Where to watch
SuperSport will lead the pack as primary broadcaster for Nigeria and the region, with Canal+ also available on the CAN channel.
Others include SportyTV, who could lead the streaming charge on YouTube, and NTA.
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Chelle will look to make an impression with the Eagles in his first competitive match with Nigeria.
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With a comfortable head-to-head record against Tanzania, the Super Eagles are big favourites to take all three points in this clash in Fez.
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— AFNEWS reporter